Wales Home news August 2017
The month of August meant more awesomeness throughout the Home. Some activities and offices were moved at the end of the month due to our renovations, which are progressing well. In addition to our usual monthly activities which include carpet bowling, bingo, church services and storytelling, here are some of this month’s highlights.
On the 2nd, the Masonic Lodge hosted a barbecue at the Wales Home for all residents and employees. We would like to thank them for this special treat. Following the delicious lunch of hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, coleslaw, lemonade and ice cream treats, a dance was held in the main dining room.
Zootherapy was held in the nursing care units on the morning of the 3rd. Amongst the special feathered and furred visitors were some baby rabbits. This month we introduced some new tools and games on the nursing care units’ floors including a game with scents, and puppy and kitty play with interactive animals which are battery powered and designed to act like real animals. Our puppy’s name is Horace and our cat’s name is Wales.
Residents and their drivers enjoyed a chance to see the Scott Woods show at Richmond Regional High School on the 8th. A trip to Brasserie Brompton was held on the 15th for lunch. This month’s birthday party was hosted by the Cleveland Women’s Institute on the afternoon of the 16th on the 4th floor. Happy birthday to everyone who celebrated. A musical trio played for residents in the living room on the afternoon of the 17th. The movie Big Miracle was shown in the living room on the afternoon of the 24th and movie-style popcorn was also served.
Our annual golf tournament was held on the 24th at the Longchamps Golf Course. It was another successful fundraising event that included eighteen holes of golf, a banquet supper and a silent auction.
On the afternoon of the 25th, I had the opportunity to offer an activity to the residents. I hosted a book launch for my fictional novel The Moderna Way, in the main dining room. Residents and visitors had the opportunity to find out about the book that I began working on, even before my career at the Wales Home began. I feel extremely grateful to be able to celebrate this important milestone in my life with them and to have their support and friendship. At the launch refreshments of punch and cookies were served. The napkins with horseshoes on them went with the book’s western theme and door prizes (a copy of the book) were won by Joan Brotzman, Carole Quinlan, and Jeane Corey.
Our sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Hazel Carson who passed away this month. Best wishes are extended to Peter Lanigan who has moved to be closer to friends.
If you are looking for more information after you’ve read the details below, you can visit our website at www.waleshome.ca and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/r%c3%a9sidencewales-home-chsld-wales-inc/359173890897086 for photos, news updates and a copy of the monthly activity calendar and chatter. You can also give us a call at 819-826-3266 for information on admissions, pricing etc., or if you’d like to become a volunteer. We are currently seeking volunteers to drive residents to/from medical appointments and to do some one-on-one visiting with residents.
Our candlelight evening is coming up on November 3rd. Currently we have sold 276 candles and our goal for this year is to light 1200 candles with the profits from the evening being used to update the Shaw 1 and 2 solariums with new lighting etc. The cost per candle is $10 (for every five candles purchased you receive a bonus candle for free) and you may make your purchase by contacting Rebecca Taylor by phone at 819826-3266 ext.221 or by e-mail at rtaylor@waleshome.ca. You can also mail a cheque to The Wales Home Foundation, 506 Route 243 North, Cleveland, QC J0B 2H0. Your support is much appreciated.
If you are looking for ideas for an interesting book to read, copies of “Memories Everlasting,” are still available for sale both at the Wales Home and at Papeterie 2000 in Richmond. They are $20 and can be purchased by contacting Rebecca Taylor by phone at 819-826-3266 ext.221 or by e-mail at rtaylor@waleshome.ca. Mailing is available for an additional cost. We are currently working on the sequel which will be titled “Timeless Memories.”